I found artichokes priced three for a dollar the other day, and that, without further adornment, was the genesis of this week’s soup. As someone who claims to do improv in the kitchen, I take inspiration from ingredients I find at the grocery store. Yet because my efforts result in spectacular failures on occasion, price […]

I have been wanting to cook my version of French Onion Soup for quite a while, and this week turned out to be the perfect time. Or so I thought. Now, in case you hadn’t noticed, I’ve been trying to make my soups accessible to meat eaters and vegetarians alike. As a result, I’ve slipped […]

After a summer’s worth of Olympian games, my youngest is finally finishing up the Percy Jackson series.* To celebrate I decided to take The Soup Blog Greek… again. And no, this isn’t a re-run. Remember Spanakopita Soup? Good stuff, huh? Well this recipe is even fresher, though more “of the people,” not so overpowering and […]

My wife, the girls and I were in the San Bernardino Mountains last week, enjoying a little time with the California branch of the family. That means that this week’s soup blog is coming to you from the road. My brother and sister-in-law’s backyard to be precise, as I am currently locked out […]

I always hear about parents who can’t get their kids to eat vegetables. Then they discover soup and everyone lives happily and healthily ever after. Fruit, on the other hand, is something kids already love to eat. So there’s really no justification for making it into a soup. Unless, of course, your world doesn’t revolve […]

This week’s soup is pesto. Not one of those new, nouvelle?, pestos like cilantro, dill or mint (oops), but the classic made from fresh basil. This sauce, a paste really, was one of the first things I ever cooked on my own. Note: I’m not counting that batch of Charlie Brown’s brownies I made […]

In keeping with my goal of using vegetables that are in season and, the season being summer, keeping kitchen time to a minimum, I bring you the summer squash. One squash in particular, actually: Zucchini. I’ve been a fan of zucchini ever since I was a kid. No surprise there. It’s what you might call […]

It was 90 degrees in Chicago last weekend. And when it’s that hot out, you don’t feel much like eating, it just makes you sweat more. Hence the classic summertime pairing of soup & salad. I should really say former classic, because this summer will not be like seasons past. As you can see from […]

I wasn’t feeling very well this week so I didn’t make any soup. Not that I’m leaving you without a recipe. I’m not inhospitable. It’s just that, after a few days of feeling a bit like a slab of meat, I decided to go with a favorite meatless entree. It’s a vegetarian chili from my […]

The Soup Blog is…

the work of Emmy-winning writer Phil Andres. Phil also writes corporate and creative material which is quite good as well (click on the link below). Phil is not excited about writing in the third person. He is, however, in negotiations to compile the best of the Soup Blog into a cookbook. Stay tuned.